CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 3

From The Field | Expanding under the pediatric umbrella: Organizational definitions, denials, and the NICU

May 1, 2025
CDI Expansion

by Jess Fluegel

Of the many opportunities CDI programs are taking to broaden their impact, reviewing pediatric records is a very popular option: About half (49.27%) of respondents in the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey said their CDI department reviews pediatric cases of some kind...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 3

ACDIS update: New podcast episode on risk adjustment out now!

January 16, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education

We're delighted to share that the new episode of the ACDIS Podcast is now available! Click here to listen now!

This week’s guest is Rebecca Burlin, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDI director at...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 3

Note From The Instructor | New kid on the block: Understanding the benefits of AI for CDI

May 1, 2025
CDI Expansion

by Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN, CCS, CCDS

When I was asked to write this month’s journal article on the topic of innovation—more specifically expansion, technology, and workflow—one particular “hot topic” came to mind: artificial intelligence (AI). At the outset, we should...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 3

Feature | A road trip with only the best stops: Developing an efficient, effective CDI workflow

May 1, 2025
CDI Management

by Jess Fluegel

From the first note in the EHR to the last appeal letter, health records can end up taking the equivalent of a cross-country road trip from the moment a patient walks into a hospital until the final billing of their stay. CDI programs, however, have long since...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 3

Conference corner: Get the Early Bird conference rate, register for a sneak peek!

January 16, 2025
ACDIS Guidance

Looking for more inspiration in your CDI life? How’s about $100 off the 2025 ACDIS Conference, occurring May 4-May 7 in Kissimmee, Florida, to get you started!

To help make the conference more accessible to all, ACDIS is offering...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 3

ACDIS update: Regulatory Committee code submissions open until February 28!

January 16, 2025
ACDIS Guidance

The ACDIS Regulatory Committee provides collective leadership, expertise, and guidance for the ACDIS membership and CDI profession in the sphere of government regulation and public policy. Through proactive participation in...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 3

Guest Column | Bridging the documentation gap: Advancing CDI in pediatrics and OB/GYN

May 1, 2025
CDI Expansion

by Yohan O. Paredes, MD, CCDS

CDI is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, ensuring that medical records accurately reflect patient acuity, comorbid conditions, and the complexity of care provided. Historically, CDI programs have prioritized the adult inpatient population due to...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 3

Local chapter update: Join today’s panel discussion to learn about recruiting, onboarding new leaders!

January 16, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education

If you’re a current volunteer assisting an ACDIS local chapter or networking group in some capacity, we invite you to join members of the Chapter Advisory Committee today, January 16, 2025, 2-3 p.m. Eastern...Read More »

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